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6 days ago
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Bridge to close for repainting work
One of the main bridges over the River Trent will be closed for maintenance work starting next week. According to the city council, the Lady Bay Bridge, which dates from 1878, was built as a rail crossing but converted to road use in 1979. The iron structure needs regular repainting to protect it from corrosion, a job which was last done in 2010, the local authority added. The work is due to start on 16 June but road closures will take place overnight between 7 July and 17 August. The road closure will be from 20:00 to 06:00 BST on weekdays with diversions put in place. The footpath will also be closed from 08:30 to 17:30 on weekdays between 7 July and 20 August. Work is due to finish in October. Linda Woodings, from the city council, said: "This work is an important investment in Nottingham's infrastructure. "Together with the county council we are committed to maintaining and keeping Lady Bay Bridge looking its best, and most importantly, this work will help to protect and preserve the bridge for many years to come." The county council is managing the project, which is jointly funded by the city council. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. New bridge becomes 'iconic' landmark over town Path closing until 2026 as new city bridge built Nottingham City Council Nottinghamshire County Council
BBC News
6 days ago
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Bridge over River Trent to close for repainting work
One of the main bridges over the River Trent will be closed for maintenance work starting next to the city council, the Lady Bay Bridge, which dates from 1878, was built as a rail crossing but converted to road use in iron structure needs regular repainting to protect it from corrosion, a job which was last done in 2010, the local authority work is due to start on 16 June but road closures will take place overnight between 7 July and 17 August. The road closure will be from 20:00 to 06:00 BST on weekdays with diversions put in footpath will also be closed from 08:30 to 17:30 on weekdays between 7 July and 20 is due to finish in Woodings, from the city council, said: "This work is an important investment in Nottingham's infrastructure. "Together with the county council we are committed to maintaining and keeping Lady Bay Bridge looking its best, and most importantly, this work will help to protect and preserve the bridge for many years to come."The county council is managing the project, which is jointly funded by the city council.
BBC News
10-05-2025
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Mirror appears at 'tricky' Nottingham pedestrian crossing
A mystery mirror has been attached to a lamppost at a busy pedestrian crossing in Nottingham. The mirror has appeared on the crossing at the junction of Lady Bay Bridge and Meadow Lane, but it is not known who added the mirror in what seems to be an attempt to improve safety for those crossing the road on local resident said he was "not surprised" that someone took it upon themselves to add the mirror, as he "takes his life into his own hands" every time he uses the crossing.A spokesperson from Nottingham City Council said it was trying to secure funding for improvements there and experts have warned against vigilante traffic control. Caitlin Taylor, road safety manager at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), said "improving road safety is vital" but changes to road infrastructure should be made through "the proper channels"."Well-meaning interventions by individuals can unintentionally create new risks," she Taylor said it was the local highways authority's job to determine safety measures and prioritise which areas were most in need of said: "RoSPA encourages anyone with safety concerns to report them directly to their local council so that expert assessments can guide the right solutions." Bernard Jarvis, 80, who volunteers as a guide for blind people, said: "You can't really see what's coming round the corner in time."You have to take your life into your own hands."It's noisy, it's polluted, and if you're on a bike it's terrifying," he said. George, a student who did not wish to give his surname, said he regularly used the crossing to go to the added that the crossing was "tricky" because "you can't really see when the cars are coming".The 21-year-old said there should be more measures put in place to make the crossing safer for pedestrians, such as "a green light to tell you when to cross the road".But he said he generally felt safe from traffic walking around Nottingham.A city council spokesperson added: "We share the view that this junction is outdated and we have been working on options to improve the pedestrian crossing facilities. "We are currently looking to secure funding to help us make these changes."
